A Ceramic Artist Keeps Her Kiln Between the Couches in Her Toronto Loft Tours
Ceramic artist Tamara Alissa's former factory space is colorful, busy, full, and surprisingly comfortable — it has skyline views, 1920s factory floor holes, and a ceramic kiln in the middle of the living room.
Jun 1, 2026
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In the span of 20 years, I’ve moved 12 times, which has made me an accidental expert on the subject. But ironically, my best moving tip doesn’t have anything to do with packing glasses efficiently or anything like that. My most recent move this past June led me to the smartest trick I wish I’d discovered sooner: packing a bag as if I were going on a two-week vacation and keeping it on hand after my move.My June move was more complicated than past ones for a few reasons.
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My fridge has never looked so clean.
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Get ready for compliments.
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